Racing for the disabled
Andrew Cassell Foundation are raring to go as public health restrictions lift to permit organised sport. Thursday was the first day of suitable wind and crew availability to we had to get the Sonar Spare Part out on the Solent for a shakedown. For this shakedown Spare Part was crewed by two participants – one … Read more
The Andrew Cassell Foundation enables individuals with physical disabilities and impairments to sail competitively on an equal level playing field with and against able bodied sailors, in an inclusive and equal environment in all classes. Part of this article is downloadable as a PDF briefing explaining the foundation’s special responsibility and place in the ecosystem … Read more
Andy was born without legs and deformed hips but this did not stop him becoming a top racing sailor with a career that has spanned 50 years. He was born in Sussex but moved as a small child to the Isle of Wight when his father became farm manager at Norris Castle, near Osborne House. … Read more
Andrew Cassell Foundation (Racing for the Disabled) is a Charity in England and Wales: 1057742
Supports people with disabilities (mainly physical & sensory) to take part in yacht racing and cruising and to encourage the integration of sailors with disabilities with able bodied sailors